One of the most beloved venues in the DC area, Wolf Trap is America’s only national park for the performing arts. Each summer, the 7,028 capacity Filene Center "shed," split almost evenly between indoor seats and lawn space, is the go-to spot in northern Virginia for music fans who want to hear top-notch artists in a pastoral setting. And now that the organization has announced its first round of shows for the 16-week summer season, it’s time to make plans for nights out under the stars. Among the offerings…

Grammy and Golden Globe-winning singer, rapper, and actress Queen Latifah will make her Wolf Trap debut on a double bill with Academy Award, Golden Globe, Emmy, and Grammy-winning hip-hop artist Common. Among other artists coming to Wolf Trap for the first time, there's Indie bands Fitz and the Tantrums and X Ambassadors (another great double bill), rockers Dr. Dog, paired with Manchester Orchestra (yet another!) and kid-friendly pop group KIDZ BOP.

For those who like to see radio broadcasts bring recorded live on stage, there’s Live From Here (formerly The Prairie Home Companion) with Chris Thile and NPR’s hilarious news quiz show Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me! Classical music lovers can enjoy theNational Symphony Orchestra’s summer residency, as well as Wolf Trap Opera’s presentation of Rigoletto, while dance and theatrical musical fans can enjoy the Wolf Trap debut of The Washington Ballet, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, Motown The Musical and a Sound of Music Sing-A-Long.

You can see Wolf Trap's full lineup- so far (additional shows will be announced March 8) here.

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